# ‘It’s hard’: Wainwright mayor responds after deadly explosion and fire at Canadian military base

https://mins.news/en/video/105177

- Global News, 2026-10-18 13:58 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6utNIXb61I

> An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday evening killed at least seven people and injured dozens. Mayor Bruce Pugh said the base and the neighbouring town are “like a family” as he reacted to the tragedy.

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